Communities across Michigan carry traces of the state's Indigenous roots and contemporary cultures — and Native-owned institutions beckon visitors to explore that history.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist encouraged Michigan residents to become educated on Native American history in a Nov. 1. Native American Heritage Month proclamation.

"Michiganders have a responsibility to learn about the history of Tribal governments, the unique challenges Native people have faced historically and continue to face today, including the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People epidemic and the abhorrent history and trauma that exists as the result of the Indian Boarding School system; and, whereas, Michiganders are encouraged to celebrate and honor Native American hi

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